Syngenta Canada celebrates International Women’s Day 2025

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

International Women's Day graphic​​​​​​​Syngenta Canada is celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 by reflecting upon our progress towards gender equality and by honouring some outstanding individuals.

“We have a strong commitment to advancing women’s interests within the organization and the broader agricultural sector,” says Stacey Redford, Head of Human Resources. “Progressive initiatives and policies are in place to support women along their career journey, including a recent internal survey to identify career challenges and uncover growth opportunities.”

Since 2019, the Canadian team has achieved significant progress, increasing female representation from 40% to 51% of its workforce, with women now comprising 45% of its Crop Protection Leadership Team, and 40% of the customer-facing teams. 

In honour of IWD 2025, the Syngenta Canada Women and Allies Network (SCWAN) nominated six individuals for their leadership, resilience, and inspiration. Congratulations to:
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  • Julie Anceriz, Quality & DPI Manager
  • Reanna Hagel, Channel Marketing Manager
  • Jana Jones, North America Professional Solutions Finance
  • Pamela Livingston, Regulatory Portfolio Team Lead - Herbicides
  • Stacey Redford, Head, Human Resources
  • Clare Wooding, Branding & Content Lead
Our EDI efforts extend beyond company walls, driven by an aspiration to elevate the role of women in the Canadian agriculture industry. For instance, Syngenta provides monetary and in-kind support for the National Women in Agriculture project by the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council. 

“We recognize the need for a unified approach to empower women in agriculture,” says Christina Stroud, Head of Corporate Affairs and a member of the project’s advisory board. “By fostering networks, breaking barriers, and empowering women, we believe this collaborative effort can contribute to the advancement of Syngenta and Canadian agriculture as a whole.”
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